$5,800 / set
Pair of Large Silver Plated Italian Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900 Italian mirrored-back silver-plated sconces. Measurements: Height: 30" Width: 15" Depth: 6"
Metal, Silver Plate
$2,850 / set
Pair of French Art Deco Gilt Plaster Sconces
By Sirmos, Serge Roche, Dorothy Draper, Frances Elkins, John Dickinson
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Art Deco Gilt Plaster Sconces. Chic pair of French Art Deco gilt plaster/gilt ceramic sconces signed Lejardy 1929.
Plaster, Ceramic
$3,360Sale Price / item|20% Off
Antique Moroccan Stakes made into Wooden Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Moroccan wall sconces, made from a set of three intricately carved wooden objects used by travelers in North Africa. These pieces could have been used to construct a carrier mounted ...
Wood
$1,802Sale Price / set|28% Off
Antique Bronze and Brass Wall Sconces, Three Arms, 1900s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Adorned with a captivating sculpture at the base, these sconces also feature three lamps. Take into account that the colors on the items may vary depending on the type of lighting ...
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Pair of Antique Italian Crystal & Gilt Metal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of crystal and gilt metal two-arm sconces with curved armature and carved crystal bobeches.. Italy, circa 1920. Electrified for US use; each sconce takes two candelabra bas...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
$8,800 / set
Pair of Sconces with Molded Glass Leaves
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1920's Italian enameled and gilt sconces with molded glass leaves and crystal flower. Measurements: Height: 21" Width: 5.5" Depth: 5"
Metal
$8,800 / set
Pair of 1900 Caldwell Neoclassic Bronze Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with neoclassic design.Original finish and patina.
Bronze
$5,200 / set
Set of Silver Plated Sconces. Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of six circa 1920s Italian single light silver plated sconces with foliage motif. Sold in pairs. Measurements: Height 16" Width 4" Depth 5"
Metal
$2,450 / set
Art Deco Mjolby Intarsia Wall Sconces
By Mjölby Intarsia
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical pair of sconces created for candlelight. Always intrigued by the good life; in southern Europe, the Swedes liked portraying happy musicians in costume. The theme of the d...
Jacaranda
Pair of Italian Giltwood Carved Three-Arm Sconces
Located in Buchanan, MI
A pair of Italian giltwood carved three-arm sconces. Fine detailed carving with wonderful old patina.
Giltwood
Matching pair of Art Deco Service Station Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very interesting pair of aluminum Deco sconces. We were told that originally sconces of this type were used on gas stations. Both have been rewired to take a standard E12 b...
Aluminum
$1,395 / set
Muller Frères Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces
By Muller Frères
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of Art Deco wall sconces, circa 1925. Wrought iron frame. Glass shades signed Muller Frères. Wired, B22 socket. In perfect condition. Total height: 22 cm Width: 13.5 cm Depth: ...
Wrought Iron
$2,800 / set
Pair Of 19th Century French Wrought Iron Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of French Wrought Iron Sconces. This lovely pair of French Art Nouveau/Gothic revival hand wrought ion sconces each with 3 lights.
Wrought Iron
English George III Twin Arm Hurricane Sconce
By Matthew Boulton
Located in London, GB
English George III (1760-1820) two branch hurricane sconce with scrolling branches and original mouth blown bell shaped hurricane shades. Originally silvered 'Old Sheffield Plate' w...
Bronze, Copper
$30,000 / set
Pair Of French 19th Century Bronze Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large pair French 19th century Louis XVI bronze sconce with garland draped urn. Each piece is topped with a flame and hosts five arms. Notice the details on the bobeches as well as t...
Bronze
Lion Elec. Tudor Style Brass Sconces, 1920s
By Lion Electric Mfg. Co
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of Lion Electric Company Tudor style brass wall sconces, 1920s. Not wired, used with candles. Cups threaded for easy installation of sockets. 6 inches wide by 3 ¼ inches dee...
Brass
1900 Caldwell Bronze Sconces with Wedgwood Design
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1900’s Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with Wedgwood design
Bronze
French Art Deco Sconce Signed by Degue
By Degué, David Gueron Degue
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco single sconce signed by Degue. Having two clear frosted floral glass panels. Resting in a geometric stepped silver nickel frame. Has been re wired for American use wi...
Glass
Pair of English Victorian Waterford Crystal Wall Sconces
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of English Victorian Waterford crystal wall sconces with single scroll arms and mismatched crystals (cannot be wired).
Crystal
Pair of Original French Art Nouveau Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
Originating from France, these striking lights feature very heavy, thick satin pressed glass slip shades, beautifully moulded with a detailed flower and foliage motif. The sculptura...
Nickel
$6,800 / set
1920 Empire Bronze Swam Sconces 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920’s gilt bronze French Empire sconces with swam head holding a ring with 3 lights
Bronze
$2,550 / set
A Pair of Louis XVI style Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Pair of Louis XVI style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces. Exquisite Detail. Original Gilding. France, circe 1900. Two Pair Available. Dimensions: Height 26" Width 17" Projection: 7...
Bronze
Pair of Antique French Style Verdigris Wall Sconces
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of Hollywood Regency and French Country designs wall sconces that are salvaged estate items that have been modernized for safety, they are highly desirable to interior designers...
Brass
French Tôle Peinte Grapevine Wall Sconce, Circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
A French tôle peinte wall sconce, circa 1920s, modelled as a grapevine with hand-cut leaves and grape clusters, finished in layered polychrome tôle peinte (painted sheet metal), the ...
Sheet Metal, Metal, Iron
1900 French Empire Gilt Bronze Two Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Empire gilt bronze two-light sconces, 19th century, with a flame atop and empire faces design
Bronze
Pair of Gilt Louis XVI Style Sconces
Located in Buchanan, NY
These small scale sconces boast a double arm lighting system, elegantly mounted on a traditional central stem adorned with foliage and architectural motifs, bringing a touch of natur...
Bronze
Large Italian Giltwood Sconce - circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Foliate capped branches with turned nozzles emanating from an urn and harp supported by a foliate cresting
Wrought Iron
$1,350 / set
Elegant pair of 1920's plaster sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of 1920's sconces made of plaster, the color is much nicer in person
Plaster
$840Sale Price|20% Off
19thc Gustavian Cut Cascading Crystal Wall Sconce
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc Gustavian Bronze Cut Crystal Cascading Waterfall Form Wall Sconce. This sconce is in its original unelectrified state.
Bronze
Single 1920's cast iron outdoor sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice and great quality 1920's cast iron sconce,
Iron
Pair of 18th c. Dutch Sconces Depicting Sunflowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A unique find for collectors of antique lighting and European folk craftsmanship.
Metal
$4,400 / set
Set of Mirrored Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 circa 1920's English silvered and gilt bronze sconces. Sold in pairs. Measurements: Height: 13.5" Width: 9" Depth: 5.25"
Silver Plate, Bronze
$9,000 / set
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilt Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style (19th Century) gilt wall sconces with three arms, urn and flame design tops, and swag centers. (PRICED AS Pair)
Bronze
$1,870 / set
Pair of Eclectic Colorful Murano Wall Sconces
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
Pair of Classic Murano Glass Wall Sconces, each lamp consisting of nine crystal prisms; five in amber/orange colored tones and four in clear glass. Fittings in chrome. Glass from the...
Glass
Art Nouveau Brass Wall Sconces Hoffmann Style, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
This rare pair of Art Nouveau wall sconces was produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1920s and reflects the refined aesthetics of Hoffmann-influenced Central European Secession design. E...
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Sconces by Paul Kiss
By Paul Kiss
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by Paul Kiss, circa 1925, combining carved alabaster bowls with exuberant wrought‑iron scrollwork.
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
$1,875 / set
Pair of Bold Colorful Murano Wall Sconces
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
Pair of Tutti-Frutti Colorful Murano Glass Wall Sconces, each lamp consisting of eight colored crystal prisms and one clear glass prism with finishes and fittings in chrome. Glass fr...
Glass
Pair French Bagues wall sconces gilt bronze and crystal
Located in Houston, TX
The fine quality of the gilt bronze and crystal makes these sconces superior, the Crystal flowers And leaves are indicative of bagues sconces. The bobeches have two lights each and ...
Crystal, Bronze
$2,400 / set
Rare set of six 1920's sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare set of six 1920's wall sconces, the color is original and well preserved
Brass
$1,343 / set
Pair of 19th century french brass sconces
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century french brass sconces circa 1890. Good quality pair of decorative plaques that depict 2 prominent figures in the french renaissance period. Diane de poitiers an...
Brass
$1,800 / set
Elegant pair of 1920's brass sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of 1920's solid brass sconces, the patina is much nicer in person
Brass
$2,325 / set
Pair of Art Deco wall sconces by SEVB
By SEVB Société d'Exploitation des Verreries de Bagneaux
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of Art Deco wall sconces, circa 1930. Hammered iron frame, pressed molded glass shades decorated with pine cones. Wired, E14 socket. In excellent condition. Total height: 30.5 ...
Iron
$3,800 / set
1920 Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces 2 Lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze 2 lights sconces
Bronze
Rare 1920's large bronze outdoor sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare large 1920's bronze sconce,
Bronze
$1,800 / item
English Adam Style Two Arm Brass Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
4 English Adam style bass wall sconce with two arms, a lower oval backplate and decorative lyre top (PRICED EACH) Good condition consistent with age and use
$5,800 / set
Pair of Large Tole and Wood Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Italian painted metal and wood sconces with 5 lights. The backplate made of painted tole resembling a palm frond. Measurements: Height: 21" Depth: 7" Width: 20"
Metal
$848Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Swedish Brass Wall Sconces, Early 20th Century
Located in Brentwood, TN
A pair of Swedish brass wall sconces, early 20th century, executed in a compact neoclassical form with a single candle arm and circular backplate.
Brass
$7,900 / set
Pair of silvered bronze Caldwell style sconces
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of large silvered bronze sconces featuring a foliate motif, cut crystal elements and original ceramic candle covers.
Crystal, Bronze
French Cast Bronze Bows & Tassels Sconces, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 2 lights each. Beautiful bows and tassels. Great detailing and patina. Will be newly rewired with certified US UL sockets for the Usa and appropriate sockets for all other co...
Bronze
French Wooden Carved Silver Leaf Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a stunning pair of French wall sconces, from 1840s, hand-crafted from wood and finished with a luxurious gold-leaf veneer. Combining enduring craftsmanship with an elegant ae...
Wood
$1,575 / set
Set of four 1920's sconces ( Spanish style )
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice set of four Spanish style sconces, the patina is much nicer in person
Metal
Late 19th century Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces Baroque Style
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century Caldwell silver plated baroque style sconces with cherubs design, 2 lights
Bronze
Set of 3 Dutch 19th-Century Bronze Sconces
Located in Madrid, ES
This set of 3 Dutch 19th-Century Bronze Sconces – Handcrafted Baroque Revival elegance bring timeless sophistication to your interior with this set of three 19th-century Dutch bronze...
Bronze
Characterful Pair of Antique Hammered Brass & Iron Candle Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of antiqued hand hammered brass and iron candle sconces having oval backs and rustic 3 arm candle holders. SW
Brass, Iron
$5,800 / set
1900’s Caldwell 2 Lights Bronze Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell double light sconces with shell design stop.
Bronze
Pair of French Louis XV Giltwood Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Louis XV style (19/20th Century) giltwood floral carved narrow wall sconce with 3 candle holders (PRICED AS PAIR)
Giltwood
Rustic Black Forest Wood and Brass Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest-style wall plaque mounted as a 2 arm wall sconce with carved oak leaf and acorn designs (Similar piece: AIN001B)
Oak
From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.
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For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.
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